ITALIAN KALE WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE AND PENNE

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This hearty dish is an amazing way to get picky eaters to eat greens. The bitterness of the kale and the sweetness of the tomato work especially well together. I use a whole wheat pasta to make it a heart healthy dish.

Provided by PhoodPhight

Categories     Penne

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2 inch dice
1 lb Italian turkey sausage (lean)
1 (12 -16 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 bunches kale, chopped into 1/2 inch ribbons
1 lb whole wheat penne

Steps:

  • Bring 6 quarts water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
  • In a large saute pan, heat oil and onion over medium heat until just softened, about five to seven minutes.
  • Remove the casing from the turkey sausage and crumble into pan. Cook for 5-8 minutes or until mostly cooked.
  • Add tomato sauce and kale.
  • Cover pan and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until just "al dente" and drain.
  • Remove lid from pan and add hot pasta. Toss to mix well and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.3, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 30.1, Sodium 777.9, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 19.2

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